Located in Lake Puketi, Castaways Resort is near the beach. Awhitu Regional Park and Karioitahi Beach reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Waipipi Bird Park and Wrights Watergardens.
Auckland Botanical Gardens - 58 min drive - 57.0 km
Getting around
Pukekohe Station - 37 min drive
Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.) - 60 min drive
Restaurants
Cafe Alba - 15 min drive
Cafe Karma - 15 min drive
Subway - 15 min drive
Oha Cafe - 16 min drive
Green Bottle Liquor - 15 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Castaways Resort pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much does it cost to stay at Castaways Resort?
As of 5 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Castaways Resort on 6 December 2026 start from NZ$210, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Castaways Resort?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Castaways Resort?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.
What time is check-out at Castaways Resort?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Castaways Resort located?
Situated near the beach, this luxury aparthotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Karioitahi Beach and within 6 miles (10 km) of Awhitu Regional Park and Massey Park. Waiuku Health Plus and War Memorial Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
Castaways Resort Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Amazing property. We stayed in the two bedroom, 2 bathroom unit with full kitchen and family room and were very comfortable. The accommodations were modern and clean. We really appreciated the washer and dryer in the unit. The view of Karioitahi beach was incredible. We really enjoyed our two night stay and would definitely return if back in Auckland area.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review
8/10 Good
Kim
5 January 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Priceless serene view, always a wonderful stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review
8/10 Good
Kim
20 February 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful view of the black sand beach from the room. The bed was so comfortable, I had the best nights sleep. Highly recommend taking the walking track up top to the lookout at sunset, it was breathtaking.
Breakfast buffet was delicious, load of options to choose from.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Andrea
3 December 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely room, clean and the view was amazing.
Yummy breakfast buffet.
The place is perfect for a quiet and relaxing weekend getaway. The staff were very helpful. We like the food (both dinner - Castaway Market fish, chocolate decadent and breakfast buffet).
We can't get enough to enjoy the beautiful sunset from our villa. We will come back with our friends and family 😊 . Hopefully, next time there will be a restaurant at the villas and some activities in the resort.
We stayed one night at Castaways and loved the beautiful, peaceful location away from town. The view from our studio was wonderful!
The room was excellent with a very comfortable bed. Breakfast is a must – the buffet was really good.
The only downside is no direct beach access; you have to walk a couple of hundred metres down the road without a footpath, so watch out for cars.
Overall, it was a lovely stay and we’d happily recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Alivia
30 January 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great view! Loved that there was a washer and dryer in our room
We booked the two bedroom Chalet. The view was amazing. Rooms were good size. Beds were comfortable. The chalets do need to be renovated however. It does look a bit run down. The TV is also on a high angle making it uncomfortable to watch anything. Other than that it was a good weekend away.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Jane
1 December 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The VIEW - amazing. Peaceful, gorgeous property.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review
8/10 Good
Christopher
4 January 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean room. Great breakfast, appreciated al the in room amneitites